Prep: A 2002 graduate of Cody High School, where she was a four-year letterwinner with the track program. The Wyoming state champion as a junior and as a senior. Placed second in the pole vault as a sophomore. Holds the state pole vault record of 11-06. A two-time all-state selection and two-time team MVP.

Personal: Full name is Lindsey Faye Karlik. Born May 2, 1984 in Cody, Wyoming. The daughter of Debbie Latimer and Wayne Karlik. Two of her step brothers played rugby at the collegiate level.